UNSPSC 31143201: Painted injection molding

Injection molded component consisting of various plastic materials with the addition paint applied to its show surface after molding

UNSPSC 31143201 Painted injection molding is a Commodity code covering the procurement of injection molding equipment and related manufacturing machinery by state and local public bodies. The recent solicitation activity under this code reflects acquisition of industrial-grade injection molding machines configured to specific technical and operational requirements, including equipment purchases by higher-education institutions for research and production facilities. State and local buyers under this code include universities and their research institutes, which procure injection molding systems to support polymer processing labs and manufacturing instruction. The University of Southern Mississippi's Procurement and Contract Services issued an IFB (sealed bid) for a 110-ton electric injection molding machine in April 2026, indicating demand for purpose-built equipment with defined performance specifications, delivery timelines, installation support, training, and warranty coverage.

The University of Southern Mississippi represents the primary recent issuing body in the available opportunities record for this code. The solicitation (RFx #3160008023, due May 12, 2026) required bids for a machine meeting exacting dimensional constraints—14" x 14" x 16" mold capacity, 40mm screw diameter, 171-gram shot size, 800°F maximum barrel temperature, and a 179" x 50" footprint—with a delivery lead time not exceeding 16 weeks, one full day of installation and familiarization, three days of onsite or online training, a one-year minimum warranty, and lifetime technical support. The contract was awarded on a lowest-responsible-bidder basis using F.O.B. Destination Freight Allowed pricing with firm prices for the contract period and standard payment terms of 2% discount within ten days or net 45 days. Mississippi is the single state represented in the current opportunities block, with activity concentrated in higher-education procurement in the South.